Category Archives: Work

“There is a real danger in strongly identifying yourself with your work or your job, for when the time comes that you no longer do that work, then your identity is effectively lost as well. Put another way, if what … Continue reading →

“There are hundreds, if not thousands of ways, in which you can cheat yourself and work out of sacrifice or duty. There are just as many ways in which you can cheat others and work out of impatience and greed. … Continue reading →

“Those who view money as an incidental benefit of work they enjoy for its own sake seem to be the most satisfied with their lives. As yourself this: ‘If I had enough money to live on for the rest of … Continue reading →

“When you are born into this world your work is born with you. You have been made for some particular work, and the desire for that work was put into your heart at the moment you showed up here. If … Continue reading →

“A number of strong myths in the American ethic conspire to victimize you on the job. One is that you must stay at your job no matter what, that you would never get another one if you got fired. The … Continue reading →

“As an adult, you must rediscover the moving power of your life. Tension, a lack of honesty, and a sense of unreality come from following the wrong force in your life. Work begins when you don’t like what you’re doing.” … Continue reading →

“Banish the illusion that certain professions are inherently better than others. A job or profession is only better or worse for YOU, depending upon your tastes and values. There are people in every field who are happy with their work … Continue reading →

“When one’s duty is performed with a sense of detachment, the very work performed becomes a sacrifice and therefore a worship to our Maker. What do I mean by detachment? Because we are made of flesh, it is necessary to … Continue reading →

“Ultimately, the purpose we find must come from within. Don’t take the easy way out by expecting a job to do all the heavy lifting. In the next sixty seconds, reflect on this question: How can I find inspiration in … Continue reading →

Posted inDoing What You Love, Work|Comments Off on PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, September 24th, 2013 by Donald Altman in ONE MINUTE MINDFULNESS

“How do you feel about the work that you do each day? Do you appreciate all that work provides you, or do you wish you were somewhere else doing something else? Do you find ways to appreciate others, or do … Continue reading →

Posted inGratitude, Work|Comments Off on PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 by Donald Altman in ONE MINUTE MINDFULNESS

“What is the difference between “work” and a “job?” You labor at both of them. You could make money at both of them. But there’s a real difference, and you know it. A job only pays the rent. After that, … Continue reading →

Posted inPonder on This Daily Inspiration, Work|Comments Off on BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, July 25th, 2011 by Barbara Sher in I COULD DO ANYTHING, IF I ONLY KNEW WHAT IT WAS

“There are hundreds, if not thousands of ways, in which you can cheat yourself and work out of sacrifice or duty. There are just as many ways in which you can cheat others and work out of impatience and greed. … Continue reading →

“There is a real danger in strongly identifying yourself with your work or your job, for when the time comes that you no longer do that work, then your identity is effectively lost as well. Put another way, if what … Continue reading →

“Those who view money as an incidental benefit of work they enjoy for its own sake seem to be the most satisfied with their lives. As yourself this: ‘If I had enough money to live on for the rest of … Continue reading →

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